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Christa Pike's Lawyers Questioned Execution Doctor's Qualifications Weeks Before Botched Tennessee Procedure

Court documents show Dr Mark Fowler, who led Christa Pike's failed lethal injection in Tennessee, had been involved in an earlier unsuccessful execution and lacked recent central-line experience.

International Business Times UK · Nov 5

Governor Bill Lee Halts All Tennessee Executions After Christa Pike Survives Botched Lethal Injection Attempt

Christa Pike explained why officials pressed on despite a similar failure in spring, what her lawyer says happened, and what comes next.

International Business Times UK · Oct 29

Christa Pike’s IV team warned vein might be ‘blowing’ before failed execution

New account from Pike’s lawyer suggests team was racked by doubts even before pentobarbital began to flow

The Guardian - US · Oct 22

Christa Pike Reportedly Living Her 'Worst Nightmare' as She Remains in Critical Condition in Hospital Bed

Christa Pike's lethal injection in Tennessee was halted after two doses of pentobarbital failed to kill her, prompting lawyers to seek commutation and an independent investigation.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6

Killer Christa Pike's Death Sentence Could Be Overturned After She Survives a 'Torturous Attempt'

Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator after Tennessee's failed execution attempt. Her lawyers are seeking clemency, while the state reviews its execution procedures and pauses executions.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6

Christa Pike Remains Unconscious After Failed Execution as Lawyer Warns 'She May Not Fully Recover'

Christa Pike remains unconscious on a ventilator after Tennessee's failed execution as her lawyer seeks a life sentence and state review

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

Leaked Photo Of Christa Pike After Botched Lethal Injection May Explain Why She Survived

Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner has stepped down after Christa Pike’s botched capital sentencing forces the state to call for a third-party review.

Bored Panda · Oct 5

Tennessee prison chief Frank Strada resigns after Christa Pike's botched execution

Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will resign this month following the failed execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, Governor Bill Lee announced Saturday, as the state faces growing calls for answers over the second botched execution attempt in five months.

The Times of India · Oct 4

Christa Pike needed competent doctors

Lethal injection is a cruel procedure. If it's going to be done, doctors should be allowed to administer it

Salon · Oct 3

Outgoing prison chief in Christa Pike case oversaw five ‘botched’ executions, lawyers say

Frank Strada will leave role next month after uproar over execution attempt, which sent Pike to hospital in critical condition

The Guardian - US · Oct 3